Real Oviedo 0-0 Celta de Vigo: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Real Oviedo 0-0 Celta de Vigo in the La Liga on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Real Oviedo and Celta de Vigo played out a goalless draw, finishing 0-0 in a tightly contested match. The first half saw Real Oviedo edge possession and create some early pressure, but yellow cards to Santiago Colombatto in the 25th minute and Lucas Ahijado in the 33rd disrupted their rhythm without leading to any breakthroughs. Celta de Vigo grew into the game but failed to capitalise on their counter-attacks, reflecting their recent form of solid wins against teams like Athletic Club and Real Madrid that showed defensive resilience but limited scoring threat away from home.

The second half remained cagey, with Celta de Vigo picking up a yellow card for Manu Fernández in the 60th minute as both sides made tactical changes. Substitutions came thick and fast, including Iago Aspas and Ilaix Moriba entering for Celta around the 63rd minute to inject energy, while Real Oviedo brought on Haissem Hassan and later Salomón Rondón and Santi Cazorla to chase a winner. Despite these efforts, neither team found the net, aligning with Real Oviedo’s recent run of draws and losses that highlight their struggle for goals, while Celta’s point extends their positive streak without fully convincing in attack.

Real Oviedo held a possession edge at 56% compared to Celta de Vigo’s 44%, which allowed them more control in midfield and led to a higher count of successful dribbles at 42 against 25, pointing to greater individual flair in breaking lines. Corners were close with Oviedo taking four and Celta three, suggesting neither side dominated set-pieces, while the card count showed Oviedo picking up two yellows and Celta one, indicating a scrappier affair for the hosts without escalating to reds.

Substitutions underlined tactical shifts, with Real Oviedo using four – Haissem Hassan replaced Josip Brekalo at 71 minutes, Salomón Rondón came on for Ilyas Chaira and Santi Cazorla for Alberto Reina at 82 minutes, followed by Luka Ilic for Federico Viñas at 86 minutes – aiming to boost their attack late on. Celta de Vigo utilised all five available, starting with Iago Aspas replacing Bryan Zaragoza and Ilaix Moriba for Fran Beltrán at 63 minutes, then Javi Rodríguez for Manu Fernández at 76 minutes, J. El Abdellaoui for Williot Swedberg at 77 minutes, and Hugo Álvarez for Ferran Jutglà at 83 minutes, which helped maintain their defensive shape in a game lacking assists or penalties.

The match’s early tension built around disciplinary issues, with Real Oviedo’s Santiago Colombatto booked in the 25th minute for a foul that halted a Celta counter, followed by Lucas Ahijado’s yellow in the 33rd for a similar infringement, keeping the game fragmented without creating clear openings. Celta de Vigo’s Manu Fernández received a caution in the 60th minute for persistent fouling, which briefly shifted momentum as both teams looked to their benches for inspiration.

Substitutions proved pivotal in attempting to break the deadlock, as Celta introduced Iago Aspas and Ilaix Moriba around the 63rd minute to add creativity, while Real Oviedo responded later with Haissem Hassan coming on at 71 minutes and a double change at 82 minutes bringing in Salomón Rondón and Santi Cazorla. Despite these moves injecting pace, the game remained goalless, with late entries like Luka Ilic for Oviedo and Hugo Álvarez for Celta unable to force a decisive moment.

Real Oviedo lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on midfield solidity through players like Santiago Colombatto and Alberto Reina, while Federico Viñas led the line upfront. Substitutions saw Josip Brekalo make way for Haissem Hassan, Ilyas Chaira replaced by Salomón Rondón, Alberto Reina by Santi Cazorla, and Federico Viñas by Luka Ilic, highlighting efforts to enhance attacking partnerships in the latter stages. Lucas Ahijado contributed on the left but picked up an early booking that tempered his involvement.

Celta de Vigo deployed a 3-4-3 shape, emphasising width and quick transitions with players like Williot Swedberg and Ferran Jutglà in advanced roles, supported by Fran Beltrán in midfield. Changes included Bryan Zaragoza replaced by Iago Aspas, Fran Beltrán by Ilaix Moriba, Manu Fernández by Javi Rodríguez, Williot Swedberg by J. El Abdellaoui, and Ferran Jutglà by Hugo Álvarez, aiming to maintain energy across the flanks. Manu Fernández’s booking in midfield added caution to their defensive efforts.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Ionuț Radu, who delivered a composed performance with three key saves to deny Celta de Vigo’s threats and one clearance that helped maintain a clean sheet without any goals conceded. His steady handling, including zero punches under pressure, underlined his reliability in goal during a match where defensive resilience was crucial. Radu’s contributions stood out in a low-scoring affair, ensuring neither side could find a breakthrough.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Celta de Vigo (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Sevilla (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Mallorca (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Atlético Madrid (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Rayo Vallecano (H)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Real Oviedo (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Athletic Club (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Real Madrid (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Espanyol (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Deportivo Alavés (A)

Real Oviedo have just played out a 0-0 draw against Celta de Vigo, leaving them in 19th place on 11 points and still searching for consistency after a run of recent results including heavy losses to Sevilla and Atlético Madrid alongside several goalless draws. Their next match is against Deportivo Alavés on 2026-01-04 at 17:30, with the opponents currently 15th on 18 points, offering a chance to climb away from the relegation zone if they can convert defensive solidity into goals. A positive result here could build momentum, given their pattern of tight home games.

Celta de Vigo have just secured a 0-0 draw away at Real Oviedo, keeping them in 7th place on 23 points following a strong recent form with wins over Athletic Club, Real Madrid, and Deportivo Alavés, tempered by a narrow loss to Espanyol. They face Valencia next on 2026-01-03 at 13:00, with the opponents in 17th on 16 points, presenting an opportunity to push for European spots by capitalising on their defensive strength and recent away success. Maintaining this momentum will be key against a side battling lower in the table.

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